Thursday, June 30, 2011

a better week

I can't believe how much better this past week has been. CO is still defiant...but he seemed to be less so. He wasn't perfect and had his moments...but really it seemed like it was a nicer week.

The social worker (SW) called to say that J's visits are being extended to 3 hours to accomodate BM whom has shown up (doesn't have a fixed address but seems to be in the area). It seems CAS has to accomodate her as in court this month they are giving the grandparents time to aquire legal council in order to fight CAS's application for crown wardship. I knew going into this that it was going to be a long ordeal and that there were no guarantees that in the end the courts would grant crownwardship. So instead he is going to be gone for 5 hours every other friday (2 hours being travel time). I need to ask the SW what happens if BM decides to disappear again, if he will come home an hour early or if the grandparents will just have him the extra hour. 

In the meantime J is a joy and blessing...who is starting to show his temper :). He is 17 months old and is picking up sign language quite quickly. This week he used three signs in a row to ask for more milk (he signed more, milk, please). I need to expand my knowledge of signs so that I can continue to add to his. It is SO nice when he uses his signs to communicate his desires rather than his squeal.  His eating is getting better too! this past week he willingly picked up some cooked vegetable chunks and ate them :) sounds crazy but it is true! He is still a crazy picky eater but I can count on him eating SO much more than I could in the begining. He is up to 24.5lbs. He is working on puzzles and will stack blocks a few high (and then knock them down). I invested in a wood block animal puzzle (it has four blocks and a box they fit into). He doesn't try to form the animal but he spent a good 30-45 minutes practicing and mastering fitting the blocks into the box. He LOVES water and often will try pulling off his own clothes and try to climb into the bathtub when I am in the bathroom.

Speaking of bathroom....mine is almost done! I have a toilet and a working tub. My first bath wasn't as grand as I had planned...but when I return from being at the cottage this next week my relaxing, hot bath with my glass of wine and candles await me :)

1 comment:

  1. i will teach you (and J) more signs :)
    looking forward to this weekend!!!

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